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The OPO fat structure allows babies
to absorb more palmitic acid and calcium

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The science of OPO

The science of OPO

The composition and structure of human milk fat is vital to the health and nutrition of babies. The fat in human breast milk is in the form of fork-shaped triglycerides. In human milk fat, palmitic acid is bound to the triglyceride’s Sn-2 position. The Sn-1 and Sn-3 positions are occupied by oleic acid. This unique OPO fat structure allows babies to absorb more palmitic acid and calcium which contributes to significant nutritional benefits: